Planning Your First Out of State Hunt
Growing up in Northeastern Pennsylvania, I always dreamt of going out west to chase elk, mule deer and whitetail. I have longed to hear a mature bull bugle from the distance in unknown territory. I am finally at the point in my life where planning my first out of state hunt is on the horizon. I have been taking some time to research, learn and get my ducks in a row for my trek across the country. While I haven’t made my trip yet, I have learned a lot about the planning phase because let’s face it, from the outside, planning an out of state hunt when you’ve never hunted anywhere but your home state seems like a monumental task. However, for me, stepping out of my comfort zone and into a new world is one of the many reasons why I love the adventure of hunting. I have gained a lot of knowledge in my quest to head out west and want to share this with anyone looking to do the same. Hopefully, after reading this article, you will feel more equipped to begin your plans too.
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Gear List "Visualization": The Ignored Practice
Too often hunters find themselves in a situation saying, “ Man, I wish I would have brought that!” or “Why didn’t I think of that?”. And all too often, it’s because of not utilizing a key practice method called visualization.
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Planning an Out-of-State Hunt: "Wait! Who's going?"
Planning an Out-of-State Hunt or even group trips, from a personal perspective, can be some of the most memorable events someone can be a part of. On the flip side, they can also be a planning nightmare with scheduling, finances, coming together, and overcoming adversity. Even your best friends and family members can become hated enemies at the end of a major trip. This is why knowing “who” your trip members are before you leave and establishing the dynamics of the trip are soo important. A past hunting trip comes to mind whenever I think about this.
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Planning an Out-of-State Hunt: Determining Deadlines/Goals
If you're like us, expanding your hunting horizons with different opportunities is one of the great adventures we all as hunters can enjoy. Whether it's chasing elk in the western mountains or setting up on a buck in the midwest, there are plenty of opportunities to explore. For hunters who have never planned an OOS, the entire process can be intimidating. We're here to tell you, it's easier than you think! ⠀
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Hunting Strategies: Mobile Setups & Prep
For serious mobile bowhunters, there is little room for error when selecting a hunting location. Wind direction, shot options, tree size, and cover all effect where you are able to setup your ambush.
Most of these variables can be eliminated through proper scouting during offseason months. But what if time is running out before season or your in a new location you've never been to? Then a Mobile Setup might be your new passion. Mobile setups are any “tree fixtures” that are carried into the woods with you for the hunt and then carried back out with you. They can be hang on platform stands, climber stands, or (our new favorite) tree saddles. Along with nonpermanent tree steps and mobile climbing sticks.
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Planning an Out-of-State Hunt: Budgeting
Like we discussed last month, a well-planned trip comes with a well thought out budget and can aide immensely in the baseline planning. Determining the realistic amount you'll be comfortable spending on the trip can aide immensely. Looking at the basics, travel, lodging, tags, food, and gear will be the main expenses that you'll need to consider, but there are a ton of ways for you to save money.
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Hunting Strategies: Fixed Stands 101
Most of us can remember the old rickety wood stand built in the crotch of a tree with leftover nails and lumber that they've hunted out of as a kid or have periodically seen while out in the woods slowly rotting away. These stands were likely installed in a spot meant to be hunted regularly.⠀ ⠀
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Bowhunting Basics: Bow Styles
The Budget is set and now it's time to make your decision on what style of bow that you want to purchase.
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How To Naturally Camouflage - An overlooked skill
How many people can say when they are driving down the road traveling to and from a friend’s house, or on their way home from work, or out scouting, that they see a pop-up blind in a field. Chances are a lot of us have at one point or another. These blinds usually aren’t in an inconspicuous place. They’re usually right out in the open. Some may be butting up to a telephone pole in the middle of a field, or on a corner of a field with nothing around them. But they all usually seem to be out-of-place and have a look about them that just doesn’t seem “natural”.
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Setup a Compound in 6 Easy Steps
It's no wonder people fall in love with shooting bows. The tradition, modern-day customizations, and the mesmerizing flight of the arrow traveling to the target are all just some of the reasons why archery has so many people "addicted". Even as a kid, I can remember Archery Day at school being just as exciting as Christmas morning... maybe that was just me. Nevertheless, archery has always been something I cared very passionately about.
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So You Want to Shoot a Trad Bow
Archery is old. Really old. In fact, it's believed that it dates back to 10,000 BC with the Egyptians. As things age, they change. It can be a beautiful thing. Archery has undergone some significant changes, which have culminated in the modern compound bow.
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